Who we are
The Gavel was founded in 2009 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. Though an unusual name for a student publication, it was named for the gavel Tip O’Neill ‘36 used as Speaker of the House.
In the words of former President Bill Clinton:
“Rep. O’Neill loved politics and government because he saw politics and government could make a difference in people's lives. And he loved people most of all."
Speaker O’Neill was a champion of progressive issues and his gavel serves as a symbol and a beacon for those BC students concerned with making the world a better place. Since its creation, The Gavel has transformed from a small-staffed newspaper to a magazine, and most recently, a full-service online media platform. While we are wholly independent from the University, we are one of the largest student groups in the Boston College community, with 100-plus students involved -- including our editorial board, contributors, staffers, business managers, graphic designers, and more. We publish several online-exclusive pieces per day, covering local news, progressive issues, BC athletics, college arts, the campus atmosphere and more. Bang. (Onomatopeia for a gavel, of course.)
Corrections
The Gavel welcomes readers’ comments and suggestions or complaints about errors that should be corrected. Messages on news coverage can be e-mailed to bcgavel@gmail.com and our editorial staff will take all issues seriously. The managerial board will take action if editorial content defames or wrongly represents a party or is potentially harmful to faculty, staff, administrators, student organizations or any other members of the Boston College community.

Tip O'Neill, BC alumnus and former Speaker of the House.
The Gavel Editorial Board 2022

Editorial Board
MANAGERIAL BOARD
Maggie Vaughn '24, Editor-In-Chief
Meghan Keefe '24, Managing Editor
Bridget Schumm '24, General Manager
Sally Carpenter '24, Head Copy Editor
Andrew Guarino '25, Creative Manager
Caroline Burke '24, Creative Manager
Jyll Foster '24, Head Print Editor and Social Chair
Liam Conner '25, Head News Editor
Charlotte Fleckenstein '24, Head News Editor
Sofia Smith '25, Features Editor
Julia Blessing '24, Culture Editor
Amabelle François '24, Opinions Editor
Devin Klein '24, Sports Editor
Jack Clark '24, Authentic Eagles Editor
EDITORIAL BOARD CONT.
Lauren Whitlock '24, Associate Features Editor
Zoe Pochron '25, Associate Features Editor
Kaitlyn O'Connor '25, Associate Culture Editor
Avery Fitzgerald '25, Associate Culture Editor
Julia Blessing '24, Associate Culture Editor
Gabby Levitt ‘24, Associate Opinions Editor
Ashley Shackelton ‘24, Associate Opinions Editor
Scarlett Varley ‘24, Associate Opinions Editor
Neal Bold '24, Associate Sports Editor
Devin Klein '24, Associate Sports Editor
Creative Team
Chloe Chen '24, Creative Manager
Arthur Christory '23, Creative Manager
Alexis Rich '23
John Mendizabal '23
Leah Temple Lang '23
Sophia Brady '24
Kimberly Black '24
Elizabeth Breitmeyer '24
Christina Cho '24
Caroline Burke '24
Ryland Fiscus '24
Andrew Guarino '25
Kelly Yu '25
Heidy Lee '25
Copy Team
Sally Carpenter '24, Head Copy Editor
Molly Caballero '24
Maiya Whalen '24
Tierney Wold '24
Athena Vinch '25
Cole Dixon '25
Kyra Johnson '25
Emma Greenlees '25
Angelina Dooa '25
Ava Cahill '25
Kathleen Malone '25
Business Team
Bridget Schumm '24, General Manager
Michelle Catano '23, Assistant General Manager
Emme O'Toole '23, Community Coordinator
Grace Finnegan '24, Social Coordinator
Will Davis '24, Business Team Associate
Lisa Su '24, Business Team Associate
Print Team
Ngan Tran '22, Head Print Editor
Caitlyn Yee '23, Associate Editor
Maia Rosenbaum '23, Print Associate
Anna Metri '23, Print Staff
Yukti Sajnani '23, Print Staff
Nia Santos '24, Print Staff
Jyll Foster '24, Print Staff
Mara Gheorghiu '24, Print Staff
Editorial Assistants Class of 2025
Justine Rozenich, Opinions
John Niño Requieron, Opinions
Kaitlyn O'Connor, Culture
Kyra Johnson, Copy
Avery Fitzgerald, Culture
Liam Conner, News
Zoe Pochron, Features